The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Rochester, MN is $39,730 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,170.
Pay spans roughly $35,250 at the 10th percentile to $47,080 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.10 per hour. An estimated 330 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Rochester, MN.
| Median (annual) | $39,730 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,170 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.10 |
| 10th percentile | $35,250 |
| 90th percentile | $47,080 |
| Employment | 330 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.